Lei Ming's words were brilliant.
They cleared the suspicion of their greed for the immortal maidens' bodies and also inquired about the method Jiang Xin and the others had used.
Now it was up to the foolish Jiang Xin to fall for the bait and understand the deeper meaning.
Jiang Xin didn't think much of it and smiled, "Uncle Lei, I'm relieved to hear you say that. Since you're asking, I'll tell you."
The three men's eyes lit up with interest.
Indeed, he was still a fool.
"Mm, tell us. We'll listen and help you check, so you don't get tricked and end up counting money for others," Lei Ming said, appearing eager to listen.
Jiang Xin didn't care. They had already been in and out, what else could there be to trick?
However, Jiang Xin was in high spirits and boasted, "As you know, these immortal maidens are all maids from Immortal Emperor Island. In our eyes, they are high and mighty immortals, but in reality, they are like ancient maids, with no status at all."
"If you elevate your own status, they'll be easy to handle. After all, people like to admire those with high status and position. Which beautiful woman likes a loser? It's the same principle."
After speaking, Jiang Xin threw a question back at the three.
Jiang Quanshui: ......
Old Wang: ........
Lei Ming: .......
It was indeed true. Which beautiful woman liked a loser?
If you're a loser, do you still want to sleep with women?
This is how society is. It's okay to be ugly; financial conditions can erase everything about you.
Of course, being handsome also has its uses. Plenty of naive young girls fall head over heels. However, youth is always finite.
The three listened, understanding yet not quite. Old Wang asked in confusion, "You just said to raise your status. How did you raise your status? Just bragging isn't useful. Could they really be tricked by you?"
Lei Ming and Jiang Quanshui nodded. Old Wang voiced what they were both thinking.
Everyone can brag, but you have to make others believe it.
"Heh heh...." Jiang Xin chuckled proudly, "This was all thanks to me."
Huh?
The three looked at Jiang Xin, especially Jiang Quanshui. Did he, as his father, not know what kind of person Jiang Xin was?
So, Jiang Xin was the main character in this whole affair?
Jiang Xin was a bit smug. Seeing their surprised expressions, he slowly said, "Because I'm good friends with Peter from England, and Peter from England is the grand-disciple of Young Master Xia. We used his status as a shield to boost ourselves."
"Young Master Xia's status goes without saying. Even their master, Immortal Emperor Tian Lu, has to curry favor with him. So, by associating with Young Master Xia, our status skyrocketed. The immortal maidens practically offered themselves."
"Oh....???"
The three drew out their words and exchanged glances.
So that's how it is.
It turned out it was all because of Young Master Xia. Now they finally understood.
"Mm, from what you've told us, you weren't deceived. You can go now," Lei Ming waved Jiang Xin away.
"Alright, you guys chat. How could we possibly be deceived?" Jiang Xin said and left proudly.
Watching Jiang Xin leave, Old Wang said to Jiang Quanshui earnestly, "It's fortunate we called Jiang Xin over. Otherwise, we wouldn't have found out their method."
"What do you mean?" Jiang Quanshui didn't quite understand, but he felt there was more to Old Wang's words.
"Don't you get it? He means your son is foolish and easily deceived," Lei Ming reminded him.
"Damn it...." Jiang Quanshui cursed, then continued, "This time, you have a point."
"Haha....." The three exchanged smiles.
"But, we can't do that," Jiang Quanshui suddenly realized.
"Why can't we?" Old Wang asked.
Jiang Quanshui quickly began to analyze, saying, "Think about it. They could say they're brothers with Peter from England. Can we say the same? We clearly aren't from the same generation."
Jiang Quanshui voiced his inner worries.
Jiang Xin and the others could tell the immortal maidens they were brothers. Should they also say they were brothers with Peter from England?
That would be too fake.
"You call yourself foolish, but you don't believe it. If Peter from England can do it, why can't we find someone even higher up? Like Peter Duola," Lei Ming said, shaking his head with a look of helplessness.
If the grandson can do it, why can't the grandfather?
"Yes, why didn't I think of that?" Jiang Quanshui smacked his forehead. He had been focused on Peter from England's age and hadn't thought further.
"It's not your fault," Old Wang patted Jiang Quanshui's shoulder.
The three were engrossed in their discussion, while the other four successfully completed their tribulations in the small world.
Tribulating in the small world, Xia Feng had complete control over its rules, so the tribulation was without danger and also became very easy.
The four successfully passed their tribulations, taking another step closer to becoming immortals.
"Uncle Ma, how do you two feel?" Xia Lin asked the twin Mas, who had successfully tribulated one step behind her.
"I feel my body is full of power, like I've become a different person. If Old Wang were in front of me now, I feel like I could kill him with a single finger."
Jack Ma used Old Wang as an analogy.
"Lin'er, how do you two feel?" Penguin Ma asked Xia Lin and Qin Wen.
"It's just like Uncle Ma said. My body is full of power. This feeling is amazing," Xia Lin explained.
"Haha.... Our efforts were not in vain," Jack Ma laughed heartily.
After a brief discussion and sharing their joy, they were soon brought out of the small world by Xia Feng.
"Lin'er, congratulations, congratulations. After tribulating, you've already half-stepped into the ranks of immortals."
Seeing Xia Lin emerge, Immortal Emperor Tian Lu was the first to congratulate her.
"Your contribution to our ability to tribulate so quickly is immense," Xia Lin thanked Immortal Emperor Tian Lu.
Regardless of anything else, Immortal Emperor Tian Lu had indeed taught them a lot.
"You're welcome, it's my duty," Immortal Emperor Tian Lu waved his hand.
"You all did well. The four of you can rest for a month to familiarize yourselves with your new realms before cultivating. The rest of you, keep up the good work. I hope when I return from the Divine Realm, you will all be waiting for me to tribulate," Xia Feng instructed the four who had just tribulated, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance.
As for the others, Xia Feng had already clearly instructed Immortal Emperor Tian Lu and Immortal Emperor Can Ye. As long as they were close to tribulating, their cultivation would be suppressed, and they would wait until his return to undergo the tribulation.
"Hooray, finally a month of relaxation!" Xia Lin and Qin Wen exchanged glances, smiling.
They had been cultivating non-stop since arriving in the Immortal Realm.
"We need to work harder too, to reach the threshold for tribulation as soon as possible, then suppress our cultivation and wait for tribulation."
The National Little Wang and a few others expressed their determination. After all, if Xia Lin and the others had already tribulated, and they hadn't when Xia Feng returned, it would be quite embarrassing.
"Alright, everyone, let's work together. When I return next time, I hope you will all tribulate together," Xia Feng nodded and called out to everyone.
"Okay," the crowd responded.
Then, Xia Feng bid everyone farewell and left Immortal Emperor Island, returning once again to the Divine Realm.